MnSCU enrollment dips slightly after years of increases
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system released its fall enrollment numbers on Thursday.
Take a look at the overall headcount and you'll see just a slight decrease, 1.5 percent. But the decline in full-time students is a bit more, 2.5 percent.
There are a variety of reasons, but some think the poor economy is playing a role.
Despite the slight decrease, MnSCU still turned in its second highest student enrollment ever, at just over 200,000 students. Chalk that up to the enrollment increases MnSCU saw as the economy began to tank three years ago, and people headed back to school to sharpen their skills.
Here's the story I did for MPR News on MnSCU enrollment numbers.
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
Dear reader,
Your voice matters. And we want to hear it.
Will you help shape the future of Minnesota Public Radio by taking our short Listener Survey?
It only takes a few minutes, and your input helps us serve you better—whether it’s news, culture, or the conversations that matter most to Minnesotans.
